MULTICARE INPATIENT SERVICES
NPI 1629160171
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since September 29, 2006
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Multicare Inpatient Services NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MULTICARE INPATIENT SERVICES (NPI 1629160171) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization lists Vincent H Schmitz, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629160171
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameMULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM
Location Address315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4234
Mailing AddressPo Box 5299, Ms: 737-2-physTacoma, WA 98415-0299 · (253) 459-7970
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVincent H SchmitzCfo · (253) 459-8000
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1629160171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMulticare Inpatient Services

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Multicare Inpatient Services is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4,365

Medicare enrollment records show 4,365 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Multicare Inpatient Services, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 173 practice at this address and 1,190 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 76

Nurse Practitioner940
Physical Therapist in Private Practice646
Family Practice373
Pediatric Medicine308
Internal Medicine221
Diagnostic Radiology193
General Surgery139
Obstetrics/Gynecology135
68 other specialties1,410

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 4,365
Physical Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1538501549
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 530-8080
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1437644200
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-4590
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1023037009
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1291
✔ PECOSSame address
Family Practice
NPI 1740497684
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1291
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1669706636
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-8327
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pulmonary Disease
NPI 1194985838
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-6850
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1649636622
315 MLK JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(206) 499-3689
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rheumatology
NPI 1164839700
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1275730236
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-4516
✔ PECOSSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1356705438
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Neurosurgery
NPI 1689766255
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-7277
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
General Surgery
NPI 1427073865
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY MS: 315-J1-TRM
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-7537
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1255423836
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
Same address
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1336464544
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
✔ PECOSSame address
Neurology
NPI 1407290307
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Hospitalist
NPI 1932116076
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1291
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Endocrinology
NPI 1548428683
315 MLK JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 627-9122
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Registered Dietitian or Nutrition Professional
NPI 1861629370
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
Same address
Clinical Social Worker
NPI 1467590315
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1126
✔ PECOSSame address
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NPI 1386791374
315 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 403-1000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 4,365 clinicians

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Multicare Health System's NPI number?

The NPI number for Multicare Health System is 1629160171. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2006. The provider is doing business as Multicare Inpatient Services.

Where is Multicare Health System located?

Multicare Health System is located at 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-1000.

What is Multicare Health System's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Multicare Health System enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Multicare Health System is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Multicare Health System?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4,365 clinicians in 76 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Multicare Health System. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (940), Physical Therapist in Private Practice (646) and Family Practice (373). Of these, 173 practice at this address and 1,190 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Multicare Health System accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Multicare Health System as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Multicare Health System was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.